Access Runtime Question

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Hey, I installed Access Runtime, and when i open a access file, it just
opens an empty window...is this normal?
I though it would give you access to the database, but nothing more then
that.....
 
Creative Door said:
Hey, I installed Access Runtime, and when i open a access file, it just
opens an empty window...is this normal?
I though it would give you access to the database, but nothing more then
that.....
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The Runtime can only be used on fully mature applications. Since there is
no access (small a) to the db window, built in menubars or toolbars then
any file you open must provide all of these interface devices in order for
you to be able to use that application.

At a minimum you need a form designated to open at startup or a custom menu
bar so you will not be looking at a blank window.
 
And how do I acheive either of these...custom menu, or open automatically??

thanks alot!!
 
If you only have Access Runtime you can't.

You need the full Retail version of Access to add or set those design
elements.

Think of Runtime sort of as "Access Viewer". But unlike the free Viewers
Microsoft makes available for Excel and Word, someone with the retail
version has to properly set up an Access file to be "viewed" in Runtime. So
you may be out of luck. (and to avoid any possible confusion, Access Runtime
files are NOT free. Developers pay for the right to distribute them with
their applications, so, speaking as a developer, I can assure you they are
NOT free.)

And we are talking a *fairly advanced* someone (i.e., developer level), who
probably already knows the answers to the questions you just casually asked.
Sorry if that seems overly blunt, it really isn't meant that way. It's just
that those are only the first of many, many questions you'll be asking if
you pursue this. :-)

But, assuming you have a Retail version available to you and want to proceed
(and ignoring the "how did you get the Runtime files?" issue):
1) Under Tools>Startup you can specify a startup form under "Display
Form/Page"
2) AFAIK, the only way to create a CustomMenuBar (not a CustomToolbar) is
with code. Then you can fill in the Tools>Startup>MenuBar property, either
in that dialog or by macro or by code.

Hope this helps,
 
FYI...menu bars are created in the same manner as tool bars....you just need
to set the properties after you create it.

Right-click menu or toolbar, select customize...then new...name it My
Menu...select it in the list...then select Properties...then set Type to
Menu Bar. Set other properties as desired. Close...then add menu items as
desired.
 
Paul:

ROF, LOL

I swear I have *always* thought it should be that easy but never seemed to
be able to do it when i actually tried, so I moved on to other things less
painful.

I always tell users: when you find yourself thinking "there should be an
easier way to do this", listen to that voice because it is probably right.

I obviously need to take my own advice more often. :-)

Thanks a lot!
 
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